Mounting a garden gate. Advice please

[Klang180]

Hello

Just moved into a house with a fairly shoddy back gate and fence and so looking to replace. Below is what is there at the moment and so am looking to replace asap. Was thinking about mounting the gate to a 100x100mm fence post with a concrete fixed metpost on the left avoiding the wall (which has obvioulsy suffered from this in the past and needs attention itself) but wonder if this will cause too much strain on the metpost. I was therefore also wondering about putting the gate on the right instead and affixing the post to the wall there, giving much more strength. I would then put the small section of fence to the left of this and then replace the rest of the 6ft panels when time and funds allow. At the moment this gate is totally unusable and is barricaded with some OSB boards so keen to get it back in action.

So in summary, what would you do here between the small wall on the left and the large wall on the right (1755mm)?

 

[Burnerman]

Met sockets need a very good fixing to the concrete using Rawlbolts, ideally (or equivalent). If the concrete is pretty sound then great - if not you could consider fixing studding in using a resin epoxy - available in tubes similar to silicone.
You'll get a good fixing onto the wall to the right. I'd rely on that as a starter, as the left post looks at an angle but a solid Met socket could sort that and you can't rely on that dwarf wall.....you wouldn't get much of a fixing there.
Consider using one larger gate on the right, and a smaller one on the left - both which could be secured with vertical bolts but if it could open it could be useful to get larger items through?
Just a thought, there will be a few proposals on the way.
John

 

[Klang180]

Met sockets need a very good fixing to the concrete using Rawlbolts, ideally (or equivalent). If the concrete is pretty sound then great - if not you could consider fixing studding in using a resin epoxy - available in tubes similar to silicone.
You'll get a good fixing onto the wall to the right. I'd rely on that as a starter, as the left post looks at an angle but a solid Met socket could sort that and you can't rely on that dwarf wall.....you wouldn't get much of a fixing there.
Consider using one larger gate on the right, and a smaller one on the left - both which could be secured with vertical bolts but if it could open it could be useful to get larger items through?
Just a thought, there will be a few proposals on the way.
John

Hello John

Thanks very much for your thoughtful response. I think you've given me confidence that the met sockets could work if the foundations were strong enough but also that it just seems like a better plan all-round to just go with the wall to the right so I think I'll do that.

Had not thought about two gates opening for greater space and it is something to consider so thanks.

Thanks again, really helpful indeed.

 

[Odds]

When you replace the gate as B.man suggested, maybe it'll be time to consider fresh fencing - it'll look even more shabby in comparison.

 

[Burnerman]

Definitely!
I'd assume that new fencing or whatever to the left would also reinforce the post next to the dwarf wall.
John

 

[Odds]

Definitely!
I'd assume that new fencing or whatever to the left would also reinforce the post next to the dwarf wall.
John

Yeah, although i see the OP mentioned this already, so maybe i need more coffee this morning. To avoid wetrot on the fence panels maybe lift them an inch above the wall to prevent them getting soaked through?

 

[Burnerman]

Yep, good move.
I reckon there's a fair amount of graft needed there in the future.
John

 

[Klang180]

Thanks to both of you. Yes I will definitely be replacing the fence in the near future (summer) but for now I am trying to make this part usable and relatively secure. I will be back asking questions about that part before long I am sure but hopefully I can get going on this section for now!

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Definitely!
I'd assume that new fencing or whatever to the left would also reinforce the post next to the dwarf wall.

Maybe use a 'goal post' arrangement, so the two vertical posts, help provide support to each other?

 

[Klang180]

Maybe use a 'goal post' arrangement, so the two vertical posts, help provide support to each other?

yes thinking of that. Guess it doesn't look as nice but would be good for strength I am sure.

 

[Klang180]

On another note does anyone have a particular brand of post support for going into concrete that they recommend? I've looked at Screwfix and Toolstation but not sure if they are any good. If anyone has a suggestion of a decent 75x75 (this is for the fence post the other side of the gate) then please do let me know.